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I admit that I was a bit skeptical of moving to Malaysia – a predominantly Muslim country – the very month that Trump declared a travel ban targeted towards Islamic countries. As of 2013, over 60% of Malaysia’s population declared itself Muslim, with Sunni Islam being the predominant sect. The country has deep roots in Islam, which was brought to the Malay peninsula in the...

Pairs Well With…”Another Day in Paradise” by Phil Collins “There is no us. There is no them. There is just a we.” – J. Lee What would you do if you lost everything? Could you handle it? Would it break you? Maybe you didn’t have a lot to begin with, but tomorrow you wake up... The post A Pit Stop For A Piece Of Humble...

Dinner at Acadia is one of the most fantastic foodie experiences. I had the 5 course tasting with wine pairings and everything from the ambiance to the food was spectacular. The most amazing part about the entire experience is the service. The Sommelier sent back 3 bottles of wine because they were corked and I don’t […]

One of my favorite parts of traveling is visiting homes of locals. With services like AirBnb, it is becoming easier to get a taste for what living in a different country is like. Below is a snapshot of a few homes I have had the privilege of visiting during my short stint in Malaysia, outside of my apartment, which you can get a tour of here....

Bali has always been a dream of mine ever since I got hooked on Wanderlust Yoga Retreats. I pictured sun salutations on a beautiful white sand beach, Acai Bowls and fit amazing looking people with positive vibes. Although all of those things are available in magnitudes, they are a bit harder to find. Many of […]

One of my favorite ways to recenter myself is to go hiking in nature. We are, after all, nature, and being in nature is a return to our true home in many ways. We are alive, just like nature, and draw energy and inspiration from our natural surroundings. Luckily, hiking is abound in Kuala Lumpur, its outskirts, and other parts of Malaysia. Urban Forest Escape...

Pairs Well With…Breakfast, the most important, sunny side up meal of the day. You know the story: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Morning fuel is critical, and that first “this hits the spot” meal is everything. I’ve spent the month of February scouting out the best, most novel breakfasts in Kuala... The post How Do You Like Your Eggs? (Kuala Lumpur’s...